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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
1
Governor George A. Parks delivers a biennial message urging no tax increases, calls for budget reform and careful appropriation control. He outlines revenue prospects, mining and fisheries balances, and a plan for phased capital programs amid a looming Capitol construction and departmental reorganization.
Governor George A. Parks proposes a five to ten year Public Institutions Building Program, creation of a Territorial Auditor elected by popular vote, tax relief, foreign capital incentives for industry, and a Territorial budget law. He also urges a Bureau of Animal Husbandry, predatory animal control training, disposal of Fish Hatchery property, relief and welfare reforms, continued aid to prospectors, road building funds, aeronautical promotions, improved schools, and publicity funding.
Washington March 6 President Hoover on the second full day of his administration turned to the special session of Congress. He discussed timing with Republican House leader Tilson and other lawmakers. Tilson urged calls for April 10 or April 16 as House relief measures proceed while the Ways and Means Committee refines tariff revisions. Senate readiness and organization also occupy attention for confirmations stalled at the last session.
Police investigators in Chicago say a serving officer is under surveillance as a suspect in the Valentine's Day gang massacre. A raid on a liquor depot run by Claude Maddox and Danny Vallo yielded the suspect’s name, address, and phone number, suggesting possible contact details for immediate inquiry.
Col Charles A Lindbergh and his fiancee draw wary attention as reporters monitor the aviator staying in Mexico during the revolution. With repairs to his aircraft ongoing, he grows eager to return to the United States.
Eamons de Valera was freed in Belfast four days before the end of an 80 day sentence for illegal entry into Ulster Territory. Separate NY dispatch lists a string of varied stock quotes across multiple companies and sectors.
A large automobile show in Los Angeles housed in four tents suffered a $2 000 000 blaze. Four bands played and 129 000 spectators were guided safely to exits as the fireworks and explosions amid the wreckage created a dramatic scene.
The House approved general standing committees with Allen Shattuck as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. The Party line did not guide assignments as a Republican committee chose members from both parties. Committee rosters include Banks Banking and Corporations Tarwater Donnelly Shattuck and others across Education Laws and Mile age Engrossment and Enrollment Fisheries Labor Capital and Immigration Municipal Affairs Mining and Manufacturing and more.
March 6. After the eight Cabinet nominees were accepted by President Hoover the Senate ordered an inquiry into Andrew W Mellon to determine if he may continue as Secretary of the Treasury without renomination and confirmation. Labor Secretary James J Davis was not mentioned. Senator McKellar questioned Mellon's eight years in office due to private business involvement. An investigation will start during the special session of Congress.
Havana dispatch reports a constant influx of United States capital to Cuba to establish and operate businesses in various industries. Recent additions include branch factories of leading U S food producers, reflecting growing industrial ties between the two nations.
A local push invites Charles Lindbergh to pilot the first Alaska mail plane. The Ketchikan American Legion Boat is sending the invitation and seeking acceptance from Lindbergh and National Commander McNutt, who has agreed to be a passenger if feasible.
NORTHAMPTON March 6 Calvin Coolidge settled into a quiet New England life doing odd jobs around a house vacant for eight years keeping a low profile in town as he adjusts to time away from public duties and politics.
Mexico City March 6. Government and rebel forces begin troop movements in the north and south as heavy fighting looms. Federales press Monterey to drive out Gen Escobar, while rebels head toward Juarez and Nogales. Reports claim rebel victories in Mazatlan Torreon and Chihuahua amid ongoing conflict.
William Walker of Minneapolis and Glenn Southern of Topeka, student fliers, were killed when their airplane crashed into a field in Lawrence Kansas. The brief notice cites the fatal accident and the two named victims.
Geneva report outlines pro League Americans seeking formal but non political U S ties with the League. Officials and scholars including Jeremiah Smith Lucius Eastman Allyn A Young help push economic health and drug war cooperation. debate centers on acceptability to other nations and potential parallel steps by Russia Argentina and Mexico.
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